Patient's question:
During the Spring Festival, my young nephew burned his hand two days ago while playing with firecrackers. A large blister formed on his right hand. I want to ask if toothpaste can be used for a burned hand?Doctor's answer:
If your hand is burned, you can use toothpaste. After a burn or scald, use tap water to rinse. The earlier you rinse, the better, and it should last for about 10-20 minutes. When encountering various chemical burns that affect the eyes, esophagus, etc., it is important to rinse immediately with a large amount of water on-site. Never wait to be treated at the hospital, as this can cause severe corrosion burns to the tissues, leading to blindness in the eyes or the formation of scars in the esophagus.